Kang, a poet and novelist, was awarded for books, including ‘The Vegetarian’ and ‘Human Acts,’ that explore the pain of being human and the scars of Korea’s turbulent history.
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Milton clobbers coastal communities in Florida, leaves millions without power and kills at least 6
The deadly storm surge feared for Tampa never materialized, though the storm dumped up to 18 inches of rain in some parts of the area.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Three arrested on drug charges after search of Hartland home
Wednesday’s search of the Crosby Street residence took place after a monthlong investigation into illegal drug activity at the dwelling, officials said.
Posted inNation & World
At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers
Thursday’s strikes followed a year of tit-for-tat exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel that boiled over into all-out war in recent weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain
Consumer prices rose just 2.4% in September from a year earlier, down from 2.5% in August, and the smallest annual rise since February 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year
The Maine Department of Education described the long-time educator as nature-oriented and a mentor to other teachers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine seeks new operator to revive Rockland Branch rail line
The Department of Transportation is seeking to restore freight service and that could help the Amtrak Downeaster resume its effort to add passenger service from Brunswick to Rockland.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Jared Golden seeks to fend off challenger Austin Theriault in final debate
The two candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District offer voters clashing takes on issues like immigration, firearms and illegal marijuana growing in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Slain mother and daughter remembered at candlelight vigil in Bath
More than 100 people gathered to honor Jennifer and Lisa Bailey and to highlight the issue of domestic violence in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, News
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for new manufacturing mill
John Godfrey of Marblehead, Massachusetts, hopes to begin construction in early in 2025.